We are members and sojourners of Metanoia Peace Community United Methodist Church, who are permanent and short-term residents of the 18th Ave Peace House. We live together as a Christian community, sharing our lives and our stewardship of this facility and its common ministry. And we support one another in living out our respective vocations.

Part of entering into this larger, voluntary extended family has been learning to share all that we have with one another: income. possessions, time, affection, and Christian faith. Not surprisingly, the sharing of resources in this way means that less income is required than if we were living separately. This in turn means that we are able to devote more time to the several ministries to which we have been called.

We gather every morning at 7:20 to begin the day together with singing, scripture reading and prayer. And we come back together every evening for a common meal. We are joined in these shared activities by others in our larger circle of friends, and visitors are always welcome.

We see this life as a graceful and gentle contrast to the rugged individualism and competitiveness of the prevailing culture. It is a part of our witness to the “kin-dom” of God, which we pray and believe will one day prevail throughout humankind.

Current residents as of 1/1/10 are Steve and Laurie Abeling, Jo Bellinger, Bruce and Ann Huntwork, Josie Mineburg and John and Pat Schwiebert.